This compendium is a response to an essay penned by Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, for 'The Monthly' in February 2023. The team at the Griffith Centre for Systems Innovation was inspired by the 'Capitalism after the Crises' topic, and decided to approach a diverse group of potential collaborators to come together around the theme.

Over the next two decades the number of people in Australia aged over 75 will double. The generation of baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) is often described in aggregate as the wealthiest and potentially healthiest generation in Australia’s history. Many have suggested that they will not only change the face of ageing...

This report on research undertaken by the Brotherhood and Community Foresters Finance draws on the literature and stakeholder consultation to explore microfinance in Australia, highlighting the need to achieve sustainability, scale up successful pilot programs and measure impact on financial exclusion. The recommendations point to next steps to meet these challenges.